Yanique Powell
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Accomplished professional devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Goes above and beyond to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Liberty Partners College and Career Coordinator
St John's University
NY
2023.06 - Current
- Provide personal guidance and support to students through mentorship and group counseling
- Enhance student readiness for post secondary education and the workforce through interactive workshops.
Mentor
iMentor
New York , NY
2022.12 - Current
- Serve as a committed college-educated mentor, equipped to guide my mentee on their journey from high school to college graduation.
Lead School Counselor/College Advisor
Energy Tech High School
LIC , NY
2015.09 - Current
- Provide academic counseling to diverse student population including IEP, ESL, first generation college, and low socio-economic status students.
- Provide college and career advisement for a cohort of 250 high school juniors and seniors
- Assist in organizing a wide range of activities including student orientations, program information sessions, academic workshops, college tours and other relevant events
- Liaise extensively with parents, teachers, administrators, and community professionals to create tailored approaches in support of individual students' academic achievements as well as personal growth
- Conduct academic progress audits to monitor and evaluate students' educational progress
- Member of the Guidance Team, Advisory Team, College and Career Access Team, Testing Committee, Academic Policy Committee, Transition Team, Hiring Committee, Attendance Team and Advisor to The National Honor Society
- Maintain working partnerships and collaboration with school Industry partners.
School Age Childcare Director
Rye YMCA
Rye , NY
2012.01 - 2015.08
- Provided overall management and supervision for the school age child care department along with the summer camp
- Recruited, hired, and trained a team of employees to ensure they were equipped with the necessary skills for effective performance
- Maintained licensing and accreditation standards for the organization
- Coordinated year-round programs for program and community members
- Built strong working relationships with parents, staff, volunteers, and other agencies through effective written and oral communication.
School Age Program Coordinator
Rye YMCA
Rye , NY
2009.10 - 2012.01
- Managed and supervised the school age child care department and summer camp.
- Ensured seamless coordination of year-round programs for program participants as well as community members
- Established positive partnerships with parents, staff, volunteers,and other agencies by consistently maintaining open lines of communication.
Education
Ms. Ed. Educational Leadership -
Hunter College
New York, NY01.2022
Ms. Ed. School Counseling -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY01.2010
B.A. Psychology -
The University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01.2006
Skills
- Workshop Facilitation
- Student Advising
- Community Partnerships
- Career advising
- Academic Support
- School Programs Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- NY State Association for College Admission Counseling
- College Access Consortium of NY
Certification
- New York State Permanent Licensed School Counselor K-12
- New York State School Building Leader
- New York State School District Leader
- CPR AED - American Heart Association
Leadershipexperiences
- Supervise School Counseling interns.
- Coordinate the administration of college entrance exams.
- Coordinate the college application process.
- Coordinate college access programming for students and parents.
- Contribute to the completion of the Comprehensive Education Plan and Consolidated Plan.
Timeline
Liberty Partners College and Career Coordinator
St John's University
2023.06 - Current
Mentor
iMentor
2022.12 - Current
Lead School Counselor/College Advisor
Energy Tech High School
2015.09 - Current
School Age Childcare Director
Rye YMCA
2012.01 - 2015.08
School Age Program Coordinator
Rye YMCA
2009.10 - 2012.01
Ms. Ed. Educational Leadership -
Hunter College
Ms. Ed. School Counseling -
Long Island University
B.A. Psychology -
The University of Vermont
- New York State Permanent Licensed School Counselor K-12
- New York State School Building Leader
- New York State School District Leader
- CPR AED - American Heart Association
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